This is what happens when Art Programs get cut from our schools; horribly drawn body parts. In all seriousness though, is this plastic even able to be covered with paint?
Yeah, someone was making a family video for us there, and midway through we realized have her shots were unusable because you could see all of it in the background.
Yeah, I noticedbthat a few months ago. I really wanted to plaster the thing with art that says “love yourself and be kind to others” all over it because some of the shit written on there was either suicidal sounding or hateful.
Next time someone is there, take some rubbing alcohol. You can also remove sharpie with acetone, nail polish remover, and, oddly enough, another sharpie (you just draw over it, and wipe it up before it dries.)
There is some at George Mason as well. I tried to get some off, I was mildly successful. Permanent marker just leaves behind that shadowy outline though.
There is a product called “Goof Off” which comes in a liquid or spray. I’ve found it to be very effective. You need to use another cleaning product (i.e. “Fantastic”, “Simple Green”) after it though as it has a very strong odor:
We should all listen to Paul Granger and Chimbo, and I for one propose we all meet up at dusk to trace over these crude and tasteless drawings with another sharpie in order to wipe them clean afterward. We can replace them with inspirational messages about the power of sharing and/or caring.
Oh no basic human anatomy like children have giggled about in playgrounds since time immemorial! Lets not have an akward but necessary conversation with our kids about it, replace it with some naive pablum about love and sharing that is completely useless!
Bk Are you aware of the age of the children that use this play equipment? Clearly no one taught you much about love and caring and “necessary conversations” are the preogative of the parent. They decide the time, place, verbage and wether or not to use graphics in the explanation of the facts of life.
Children of this age should be naive! Are you the one that did it in a misguided attempt to educate the little ones?
From the perspective of a child mental health professional who works with kids who have survived abuse/neglect, there’s a strong likelihood that the children who made these drawings have been exposed/victimized by some sort of sexual trauma. While we now live in a culture where kids are often prematurely sexualized per exposure to adult content via TV, the internet, pop culture, etc., a graphic drawing of this sort by (especially) a pre-pubescent child could very well be a reactive symptom of their trauma. These drawings could very well be an externalization of a traumatic experience & I hope this discussion might also be redirected to discussing the reality that child sexual abuse in all communities, including our own, is common and that as community members we all have a role in “breaking the silence.”
If you ever see a child engaging such a sexualized drawing know that it is possibly a “red flag” that they have been exposed to sexual abuse. Also, know that you can be more than just a by-stander. Depending on the setting and situation, you or another appropriate adult might consider asking the child, in a non-shaming way, about the drawing. Either way, it is always important to report even “suspected” signs or red flags of abuse/neglect to Child Protective Services or by calling 1-800-552-7096.
If you would like additional information about “red flags” and how to respond as a community member, please consider contacting Greater Richmond SCAN (Stop Child Abuse Now).
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OMG! Yes they are informative. Did Calvin ask about them yet? I hope not! Did you report them on seeclickfix?!
And what is NSFW? Something like not for family viewing?
Ah, crap. What’s the matter with people? :-/
So THAT’S how it works…
NSFW = Not Safe For Work
Good idea to put ’em on SCF.
This is what happens when Art Programs get cut from our schools; horribly drawn body parts.
In all seriousness though, is this plastic even able to be covered with paint?
Yeah, someone was making a family video for us there, and midway through we realized have her shots were unusable because you could see all of it in the background.
Yeah, I noticedbthat a few months ago. I really wanted to plaster the thing with art that says “love yourself and be kind to others” all over it because some of the shit written on there was either suicidal sounding or hateful.
Ashley Tucker liked this on Facebook.
Thanks John Murden, I voted for it on Seeclickfix. Sheez.
Sooo is there anything going to b done to fix it for the children????
Next time someone is there, take some rubbing alcohol. You can also remove sharpie with acetone, nail polish remover, and, oddly enough, another sharpie (you just draw over it, and wipe it up before it dries.)
There is some at George Mason as well. I tried to get some off, I was mildly successful. Permanent marker just leaves behind that shadowy outline though.
There is a product called “Goof Off” which comes in a liquid or spray. I’ve found it to be very effective. You need to use another cleaning product (i.e. “Fantastic”, “Simple Green”) after it though as it has a very strong odor:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002M0ME6Y/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_2?pf_rd_p=1944687762&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B0028AVP2M&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0KEXXAHJPDK4C4Q58X6T
Like cave drawings…
you could always get another marker and scribble over it to cover it up
Huh. Ignorance- fought!
We should all listen to Paul Granger and Chimbo, and I for one propose we all meet up at dusk to trace over these crude and tasteless drawings with another sharpie in order to wipe them clean afterward. We can replace them with inspirational messages about the power of sharing and/or caring.
Someone get a bottle of nail polish remover or rubbing alcohol (preferably the latter, given some of these…).
Oh no basic human anatomy like children have giggled about in playgrounds since time immemorial! Lets not have an akward but necessary conversation with our kids about it, replace it with some naive pablum about love and sharing that is completely useless!
Bk
Are you aware of the age of the children that use this play equipment? Clearly no one taught you much about love and caring and “necessary conversations” are the preogative of the parent. They decide the time, place, verbage and wether or not to use graphics in the explanation of the facts of life.
Children of this age should be naive! Are you the one that did it in a misguided attempt to educate the little ones?
From the perspective of a child mental health professional who works with kids who have survived abuse/neglect, there’s a strong likelihood that the children who made these drawings have been exposed/victimized by some sort of sexual trauma. While we now live in a culture where kids are often prematurely sexualized per exposure to adult content via TV, the internet, pop culture, etc., a graphic drawing of this sort by (especially) a pre-pubescent child could very well be a reactive symptom of their trauma. These drawings could very well be an externalization of a traumatic experience & I hope this discussion might also be redirected to discussing the reality that child sexual abuse in all communities, including our own, is common and that as community members we all have a role in “breaking the silence.”
If you ever see a child engaging such a sexualized drawing know that it is possibly a “red flag” that they have been exposed to sexual abuse. Also, know that you can be more than just a by-stander. Depending on the setting and situation, you or another appropriate adult might consider asking the child, in a non-shaming way, about the drawing. Either way, it is always important to report even “suspected” signs or red flags of abuse/neglect to Child Protective Services or by calling 1-800-552-7096.
If you would like additional information about “red flags” and how to respond as a community member, please consider contacting Greater Richmond SCAN (Stop Child Abuse Now).
Similar issues with JP’s playground and park house were submitted via SCF. The city was quick to respond.
I think John Murden already opened a SeeClickFix case on this, but now Friends of Jefferson Park has also opened one. I’m not sure if this link will work to take you where you can vote on SeeClickFix, perhaps Mr. Murden can fix this link and post it? Thanks.
http://seeclickfix.com/issues/1612634?poi_token=be69bbd9087aa9e66af19efeed98b806f3e5c697&utm_campaign=poi-notice-email&utm_content=issue-card-header&utm_medium=email&utm_source=poi-email&utm_term=issue-more
The Little Free Library at the Blue Wheeler also got tagged. Rubbing alcohol removed it very easily.